Beta-diketiminate manganese catalysts for hydrosilylation, hydroboration, and dehydrogenative pnictogen-silicon and pnictogen-boron bond formation

ABSTRACT

The synthesis and structure of beta-diketiminate manganese compounds are described, as well as their use as catalysts for the hydrosilylation and hydroboration of unsaturated organic compounds and main group element-main group element bond formation via dehydrogenative coupling.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Application No. 62/678,624 filed on May 31, 2018, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST

This invention was made with government support under 1651686 awarded by the National Science Foundation. The government has certain rights in the invention.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This invention relates to the preparation of beta-diketiminate manganese compounds and their use as catalysts for the hydrosilylation and hydroboration of unsaturated organic compounds, as well as main group element-main group element bond formation via dehydrogenative coupling.

BACKGROUND

Transition metal catalysts are widely used by the chemical industry to prepare value-added small molecules and polymers. In many circumstances, the leading catalyst for a given transformation features a precious metal center (Ru, Os, Rh, Ir, Pd, or Pt). Precious metals are expensive due to their low abundance on Earth. Moreover, precious metals exhibit toxicity and small residual concentrations of these metals in a final product or material can be harmful to the end user.

SUMMARY

The use of non-toxic manganese catalysts averts the need for multiple purification steps at the end of product synthesis, lowering the overall cost of production. Additionally, the use of manganese catalysts can allow for the preparation of chemical reagents for the electronic materials industry and can add value to medical products such as silicone-based tubing and implants. Applications of particular relevance include the use of beta-diketiminate manganese complexes to catalyze olefin hydrosilylation, olefin hydroboration, nitrile dihydroboration, dehydrogenative amine silylation, dehydrogenative amine borylation, and the reliance on these transformations to prepare oligomers or polymers. Such compounds can more broadly be used for dehydrogenative main group element-main group element bond formation reactions.

In a first general aspect, a beta-diketiminate manganese complex has one of the following structures:

where:

each X independently represents a hydride, an alkyl, an alkoxide, an amide, a silyl, or a boryl;

each R independently represents hydrogen; a substituted, unsubstituted, or cyclic C₁-C₂₄ alkyl group that optionally comprises one or more heteroatoms; an aryl or substituted aryl group that optionally comprises one or more heteroatoms; a ring formed from two R groups taken together that is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated cyclic structure that optionally comprises one or more heteroatoms; a halide; an alkoxide; an amide; a silyl; a boryl; or any combination or salt thereof;

Z represents halide, nitrate, sulfate, perchlorate, BF₄, BPh₄ or substituted BPh₄, PF₆, triflate, or azide; and

m is an integer of 0 to 6.

In a second general aspect, facilitating a hydrosilylation reaction includes reacting a compound having an Si—H bond with an unsaturated organic compound having a carbon-carbon double bond in the presence of one or more of the manganese complexes of the first general aspect.

In some implementations of the second general aspect, the Si and H atoms in the Si—H bond can added across the carbon-carbon double bond of the unsaturated organic compound to yield an organosilicon compound or silicone.

In a third general aspect, facilitating a hydroboration reaction includes reacting a compound having a B—H bond with an unsaturated organic compound having a carbon-carbon double bond in the presence of one or more of the manganese complexes of the first general aspect.

In some implementations of the third general aspect, the B and H atoms in the B—H bond are added across the carbon-carbon double bond of the unsaturated organic compound.

In a fourth general aspect, facilitating a dehydrogenative amine silylation reaction includes reacting a first compound having one or more Si—H bonds with a second compound having one or more N—H bonds in the presence of one or more of the manganese complexes of the first general aspect.

Implementations of the fourth general aspect may include one or more of the following features.

H₂ can be formed from hydrogen in at least one of the one or more Si—H bonds of the first compound and hydrogen in at least one of the one or more the N—H bonds of the second compound to yield a product having one or more Si—N bonds. In some cases, the first compound includes SiH₄ and the second compound includes NH₃, and H₂ is formed from one or more hydrogens in the SiH₄ and one or more hydrogens in the NH₃ to yield a polysilazane polymer having one or more Si—N bonds. The polysilazane polymer can have one or more Si—H bonds, one or more N—H bonds, or both. In some cases, the first compound includes a siloxane polymer and the second compound includes a monomer or a polymer having one or more amine groups, and H₂ is formed from the first compound and the second compound to yield a polysilazane polymer having one or more Si—N bonds. The polysilazane polymer can include one or more Si—H bonds, one or more N—H bonds, or both.

In a fifth general aspect, facilitating a dehydrogenative amine borylation reaction includes reacting a first compound having one or more B—H bonds with a second compound having one or more N—H bonds in the presence of one or more of the manganese complexes of the first general aspect.

Implementations of the fifth general aspect may include one or more of the following features.

In some cases, H₂ is formed from a hydrogen in one of the B—H bonds of the first compound and a hydrogen in one of the N—H bonds of the second compound to yield a product having one or more B—N bonds. In certain cases, the first compound includes BH₃ and the second compound includes NH₃, and H₂ is formed from one or more hydrogens in one or more of the B—H bonds of BH₃ and one or more hydrogens in one or more of the N—H bonds of NH₃ to yield an amorphous boron nitride polymer having one or more B—N bonds. The amorphous boron nitride polymer can have one or more B—H bonds, one or more N—H bonds, or both. In some cases, the first compound includes BH₃ and the second compound includes a monomer or polymer having one or more amine groups, and H₂ is formed from one or more hydrogens in one or more of the B—H bonds of BH₃ and one or more hydrogens in one or more of the N—H bonds in the second compound to yield a boron nitride polymer having one or more B—N bonds. The boron nitride polymer can have one or more B—H bonds, one or more N—H bonds, or both.

In a sixth general aspect, facilitating a dehydrogenative main group element-main group element bond-forming reaction includes reacting a first compound having an E-H bond with a second compound having an E′—H bond in the presence of one or more of the manganese complexes of the first general aspect, wherein each of E and E′ independently represents BR_(n), AlR_(n), GaR_(n), InR_(n), TlR_(n), CR_(n), SiR_(n), GeR_(n), SnR_(n), PbR_(n), NR_(n), PR_(n), AsR_(n), SbR_(n), or BiR_(n), where R represents hydride, alkyl, aryl, alkoxide, aryloxide, E, OE, SE, SeE, TeE, or halide, and n is an integer, valency permitting.

Implementations of the sixth general aspect may include one or more of the following features. In some cases, H₂ is formed from the E-H bond of the first compound and the E′—H bond of the second compound to yield a monomeric, oligomeric, or polymeric product having one or more E-E′ bonds. The polymeric product can have one or more E-H bonds, one or more E′—H bonds, or both.

The details of one or more embodiments of the subject matter of this disclosure are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter will become apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts synthesis of bis[N,N′-(1,3-dimethyl-1,3-propanediylidene)bis[2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)benzenaminato-κN]dimanganese-di-μ-hydride, [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂.

FIG. 2 depicts alkene hydrosilylation with anti-Markovnikov selectivity, catalyzed by [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂. The star (*) shows the position of silicon incorporation.

FIG. 3 depicts styrene hydrosilylation with Markovnikov selectivity catalyzed by [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂. The star (*) shows the position of silicon incorporation.

FIG. 4 depicts synthesis of intermediates (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH₂CH₂Cy) (left) and (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(Ph-4-^(t)Bu)) (right).

FIG. 5 depicts the proposed mechanism of alkene hydrosilylation.

FIG. 6 is a ¹H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrum of the hydrosilylation product of 1-hexene described in Example 32.

FIG. 7 is a ¹H NMR spectrum of the hydroboration product of 1-hexene described in Example 33.

FIG. 8 is a ¹H NMR spectrum of the hydroboration product of benzonitrile described in Example 34.

FIG. 9 is a ¹H NMR spectrum of the dehydrogenative borylation (monoborylamine) product of benzylamine described in Example 37.

FIG. 10 is a ¹³C NMR spectrum of the dehydrogenative borylation (monoborylamine) product of benzylamine described in Example 37.

FIG. 11 is a ¹H NMR spectrum of the dehydrogenative borylation (diborylamine) product of benzylamine described in Example 37.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The synthesis of beta-diketiminate (BDI) Mn dimers and their use as catalysts for hydrosilylation, hydroboration, and dehydrogenative main group element-main group element bond formation are described.

Examples of (BDI) Mn complexes are shown by General Formulas G-1-G-13.

In these complexes:

each X independently represents a hydride, an alkyl, an alkoxide, an amide, a silyl, or a boryl;

each R independently represents hydrogen; an inert functional group; a substituted, unsubstituted, or cyclic C₁-C₂₄ alkyl group that optionally comprises one or more heteroatoms; an aryl or substituted aryl group that optionally comprises one or more heteroatoms; a ring formed from two R groups taken together that is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated cyclic structure that optionally comprises one or more heteroatoms; a halide; an alkoxide; an amide; a silyl; a boryl; and combinations thereof, or a salt thereof; each L independently represents PR_(n), NR_(n), N₂, or any donor group, wherein the donor group is optionally selected from the group consisting of AsR_(n), SbR_(n), BiR_(n), OR_(n), SR_(n), SeR_(n), TeR_(n); a heterocycle comprising P, N, As, Sb, Bi, O, S, Se, or Te; and combinations thereof, wherein each n is independently 3, 2, 1, or 0;

each Y independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₂₄ alkylene linking group optionally comprising one or more heteroatoms; an aryl or substituted aryl group that optionally comprises one or more heteroatoms; or a combination thereof; and

each Z independently represents a halide, nitrate, sulfate, perchlorate, BF₄, substituted or unsubstituted BPh₄, where Ph is phenyl, PF₆, triflate, or azide.

Complexes of General Formula G-1 can be classified as having one or more electronic structure descriptions depicted by Electronic Structures G-1.1 to G-1.5.

In Electronic Structures G-1.1 to G-1.5, variables R, X, and Z are as previously defined, and m is an integer of 0 to 6. When m is 0, the manganese dimer is neutral. When m is 1 to 6, the manganese dimer is cationic, and m is chosen such that the manganese dimer and the anion (Z) form a neutral salt. Electronic Structures G-1.1 to G-1.5 have an electron count about each manganese center increasing by 1 from 14 (G-1.1) to 18 (G-1.5) as a function of Mn—Mn bond order (1 to 5). When m=0, Electronic Structures G-1.1 to G-1.5 are depicted as Electronic Structures G-1.1.0 to G-1.5.0, respectively.

One example of General Formula G-1 is shown below as Formula g-1.

In Formula g-1, each nitrogen is substituted with a phenyl substituent, where each R^(a) independently represents an alkyl group having at least three carbon atoms. In some examples, each R^(a) independently represents ^(i)Pr, ^(t)Bu, or ^(n)Bu.

Formula g-1 can also be considered to have a distribution of electronic structures including Formula g-1.2, g-1.3, and g-1.4.

Structure g-1a is an example of Formula g-1, in which each R^(a) is isopropyl.

Structure g-1a can be considered to have a distribution of electronic structures including Structure g-1.2a, Structure g-1.3a, and Structure g-1.4a.

This assignment can be made by analyzing the relevant electron paramagnetic resonance data, as described in Chem. Sci. 2018, 9, 7673-7680, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Manganese complexes with analogous electronic structures described herein can be used to catalyze hydrosilylation reactions. In one example, a compound having an Si—H bond is reacted with an unsaturated organic compound in the presence of one or more of the complexes of Electronic Structures G-1.1-G-1.5. The Si and H atoms in the Si—H bond are typically added across the alkene functionality of the unsaturated compound to form an organosilicon compound or silicone.

Manganese complexes described herein can be used to catalyze hydroboration reactions. In one example, a compound having a B—H bond is reacted with an unsaturated organic compound in the presence of one or more of the complexes of Electronic Structures G-1.1-G-1.5. The B and H atoms in the B—H bond are typically added across an alkene or nitrile functionality of an unsaturated organic compound to reduce the unsaturated bond.

Manganese complexes described herein can also be used to catalyze dehydrogenative main group element-main group element bond formation reactions. In one example, a compound having an Si—H bond is reacted with a compound having an N—H bond in the presence of one or more of the complexes of Electronic Structures G-1.1-G-1.5. The H atoms of the Si—H and N—H bonds are typically eliminated as H₂ and Si—N bond formation ensues.

Manganese complexes described herein can be used to catalyze hydrosilylation reactions. In one example, a compound having an Si—H bond is reacted with an unsaturated organic compound in the presence of one or more of the complexes of General Formulas G-1 to G-13. The Si and H atoms in the Si—H bond are typically added across the alkene functionality of the unsaturated organic compound to form an organosilicon compound or silicone.

Manganese complexes described herein can be used to catalyze hydroboration reactions. In one example, a compound having a B—H bond is reacted with an unsaturated organic compound in the presence of one or more of the manganese complexes of General Formulas G-1 to G-13. The B and H atoms in the B—H bond are typically added across the alkene functionality of an unsaturated organic compound to reduce the unsaturated bond.

EXAMPLES

The following examples are put forth so as to provide those of ordinary skill in the art with a complete disclosure and description of how the compounds, compositions, articles, devices and/or methods claimed herein are made and evaluated, and are intended to be purely exemplary and are not intended to be limiting in scope. Some of these synthetic examples have been performed. Others are based on an understanding of related synthetic procedures and are predictive in nature. Efforts have been made to ensure accuracy with respect to numbers (e.g., amounts, temperature, etc.), but some errors and deviations should be accounted for. Unless indicated otherwise, parts are parts by weight, temperature is in ° C. or is at ambient temperature, and pressure is at or near atmospheric.

Various synthetic procedures described herein are recited in the examples. These methods are provided to illustrate various methods of preparation, but are not intended to limit any of the methods recited herein. Accordingly, one of skill in the art in possession of this disclosure could readily modify a recited method or utilize a different method to prepare one or more of the compounds described herein. The following aspects are only exemplary and are not intended to be limiting in scope. Temperatures, catalysts, concentrations, reactant compositions, and other reaction conditions can vary, and one of skill in the art, in possession of this disclosure, could readily select appropriate reactants and conditions for a desired complex.

Example A

FIG. 1 depicts synthesis of bis[N,N-(1,3-dimethyl-1,3-propanediylidene)bis[2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)benzenaminato-κN]dimanganese-di-p-hydride, [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(p-H)]₂. Dimeric [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-Cl)]₂ was synthesized, and deprotonation of ^(iPr2Ph)BDIH was achieved using benzyl potassium. The resulting [K][^(iPr2Ph)BDI] salt without further isolation was treated with (THF)₂MnCl₂ for 6 h, which afforded [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-Cl)]₂ as a bright yellow powder following work up. The ¹H NMR spectrum of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-Cl)]₂ shows paramagnetically broadened resonances. Reaction of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-Cl)]₂ with NaEt₃BH afforded a yellowish-green complex after 1 h, which was identified as dimeric [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂. Paramagnetically broadened resonances ranging over 25 ppm were observed in the ¹H NMR spectrum of this complex. Evans method magnetic susceptibility measurement revealed a μ_(eff) of 5.2μ_(B), suggesting four unpaired electrons in the dimer. Single crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction were obtained by cooling a concentrated toluene solution of the complex layered with pentane, which confirmed the bridging hydride arrangement in [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂.

FIG. 2 depicts alkene hydrosilylation with anti-Markovnikov selectivity, catalyzed by 0.5 mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(u-H)]₂ (1 mol % based on Mn). The star (*) shows the position of silicon incorporation. All reactions were carried out under N₂ atmosphere in a J. Young tube and the products were isolated. The reactivity of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ was investigated. An equimolar mixture of 1-hexene (a) and PhSiH₃ in presence of 0.5 mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 mol % based on Mn) in benzene-d₆ was heated to 130° C. for 38 h, which showed complete conversion of 1-hexene to the anti-Markovnikov (A) product n-C₆H₁₃SiH₂Ph. Conducting the same reaction with Ph₂SiH₂, Ph₃SiH, and (EtO)₃SiH showed no conversion. However, 61% conversion was obtained after 48 h when Et₂SiH₂ was used. Therefore, PhSiH₃ was used as the Si—H source for substrate screening.

Similarly, 10 additional alkene substrates were screened for hydrosilylation under identical conditions and the resulting silanes were isolated following work up under inert atmosphere. 4-Methyl-1-pentene (b) took 38 h to reach completion, furnishing the anti-Markovnikov product (A) in 58% yield. While the hydrosilylation of allyltrimethylsilane (c) was completed in 38 h resulting in A, vinyltrimethylsilane (d) required 5 d giving rise to a mixture of A and the Markovnikov product (M) with an A:M ratio of 74:26. Allylbenzene (e) and vinylcyclohexane (f) were completed in 72 h and 48 h respectively, affording A with decent yields. D-limonene (g) upon hydrosilylation displays 71% conversion after 6 d while producing A. The internal ring olefin moiety was untouched over the course of catalysis. The terminal olefin bond in myrcene (h) is selectively hydrosilylated over the internal olefin bonds after 48 h and A is the only product formed. One olefin bond of 1,4-cyclohexadiene (i) was hydrosilylated in 4 d to form cyclohex-3-en-1-yl(phenyl)silane. The conjugated regioisomer 1,3-cyclohexadiene (j) furnished the same cyclohex-3-en-1-yl(phenyl)silane in 24 h. Cyclohexene (k) afforded 37% conversion to phenylcyclohexylsilane after 5 d along with products of the dehydrogenative silylation of benzene-d₆. The silane products were not isolated. All of the fully hydrosilylated products were isolated with good yields and high purity, following filtration and thorough drying.

FIG. 3 depicts styrene hydrosilylation with Markovnikov selectivity catalyzed by 0.5 mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 mol % based on Mn). All reactions were carried out under N₂ atmosphere in a J. Young tube and the completely converted products were isolated. The star (*) shows the position of silicon incorporation. When styrenes were used as substrates, Markovnikov's product was observed either as the exclusive or major product under identical conditions. When styrene (1) was heated with one equivalent of PhSiH₃ and 0.5 mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 mol % based on Mn) in benzene-d₆, greater than 99% conversion was noticed in 38 h. Evaporation of the solvent and filtration with pentane allowed for the removal of insoluble [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ and the filtrate upon drying under vacuum yielded a pale yellowish oil containing 89% of M and 11% of A silane product. An additional 11 substrates were screened under identical conditions and the corresponding silane products were isolated in decent yield and purity. While 4-tert-butylstyrene (m) took 38 h for completion resulting in a M:A ratio of 85:15, 4-methylstyrene (n) required 4 d to produce 80% M and 20% A silane. Trans-β-methylstyrene (o) and cis-P-methylstyrene (p) were successfully hydrosilylated in 36 h to form 95% of M and 5% of A. In contrast, a-methylstyrene (q) afforded only 56% conversion after 4 d to form A silane and no trace of M product was observed. No further conversion was noticed after heating the reaction for 10 d. The hydrosilylation trend observed for o and p further supports the Markovnikov selectivity observed for the hydrosilylation of styrenes. Notably, 4-diphenylphosphinostyrene (r) was completely hydrosilylated in 3 d giving only M product. While 4-bromostyrene (s) did not show any catalysis after 4 d, 4-fluorostyrene (t) was completely consumed in 4 d. However, the product mixture displayed a mixture of A and M silanes along with unidentified products caused by ring defluorination followed by silylation as indicated by multiple resonances in the ¹⁹F NMR spectrum. Hydrosilylation of indene (u) afforded 19% conversion after 4 d to the corresponding M silane product. Similarly, 9-vinylcarbazole (v) showed 39% conversion after 4 d and the product mixture was found to contain 40% M and 60% A silane product.

The effectiveness of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ in mediating hydrosilylation of vinyl-functionalized monomers with hydrosiloxanes to yield cross-linked silicone fluids was investigated. Heating a mixture of polymethylhydrosiloxane (PMHS) and vinyl terminated poly(dimethylsiloxane) with a stoichiometric amount of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ under neat conditions at 130° C. for 5 d, afforded a colorless gummy solid after catalyst deactivation and washing. Heating a neat mixture of PMHS and 1,2,4-trivinylcyclohexane (3:1) and 20 mol % 2 for 5 d followed by catalyst deactivation and washing with isopropanol yielded a colorless transparent gummy solid.

In order to rationalize the substrate dependent regioselectivity in [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ catalyzed alkene hydrosilylation, investigation of the mechanism was sought.

FIG. 4 depicts synthesis of intermediates (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH₂CH₂Cy) (left) and (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(Ph-4-^(t)Bu)) (right). FIG. 5 depicts the proposed mechanism of alkene hydrosilylation. The top figure shows the pathway responsible for anti-Markovnikov selectivity and the bottom figure shows the pathway responsible for Markovnikov selectivity. [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ was heated with two equivalents (one equivalent per Mn) of PhSiH₃ at 130° C. for 24 h. Analysis of the reaction mixture by ¹H NMR and ²⁹Si NMR showed no Si—H oxidative addition and [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ was recovered quantitatively after reaction. This observation suggests that the Si—H oxidative addition pathway is not the first step in this case. In contrast, heating a mixture of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ and two equiv. of vinylcyclohexane at 130° C. for 24 h allowed for the isolation of a new complex identified as (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH₂CH₂Cy), which exhibits a new set of paramagnetically broadened ¹H NMR resonances. Similarly, heating [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ and two equiv. of 4-tert-butylstyrene at 130° C. for 24 h yielded a new monomeric complex identified as (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(Ph-4-^(t)Bu)) (FIG. 4). Cooling a concentrated Et₂O solution of (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(Ph-4-^(t)Bu)) at −35° C. afforded yellow crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction. The solid-state structure of (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(Ph-4-^(t)Bu)) revealed a stable branched alkyl ligand (FIG. 4), which rationalizes the alkene insertion path as the initiation step (FIG. 5). Moreover, formation of the branched alkyl complex after styrene insertion explains the Markovnikov selectivity observed during styrene hydrosilylation.

It is believed that heating [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ allows for dissociation to generate monomeric (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)MnH, which forms an alkyl intermediate following alkene insertion into the Mn—H bond. In presence of PhSiH₃, this alkyl intermediate undergoes C-bond metathesis to form the silane product and (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)MnH. Monomeric (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)MnH is believed to dimerize after catalysis takes place since [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ is recovered after each reaction. Notably, the nature of Markovnikov selectivity for styrene hydrosilylation is clearly demonstrated by isolation of alkyl complex (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(Ph-4-^(t)Bu)), following insertion at the benzylic carbon of 4-tert-butylstyrene.

Examples 1-3 Exemplary Preparation Methods for Manganese Complexes Example 1: Synthesis of bis[N, N-(1,3-dimethyl-1,3-propanediylidene)bis[2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)benzenaminato-κN]dimanganese-di-μ-hydride (Hereafter [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂)

A 20 mL vial was charged with [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-Cl)]₂ (0.501 g, 0.986 mmol) in 10 mL toluene and cooled at −35° C. A solution of NaEt₃BH (1.23 mL, 1.232 mmol) in 5 mL toluene was also cooled at −35° C. After 30 min of cooling, the NaEt₃BH solution was slowly added to the toluene slurry of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-Cl)]₂ while stirring. A color change from yellow to dark brown was noticed along with disappearance of the yellow solids. After stirring at room temperature for 1 h, the dark brown solution was filtered through Celite. The filtrate was concentrated, layered with pentane and upon cooling at −35° C. overnight, yellowish-green crystals of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.308 g, 0.650 mmol, 66%) were obtained. Magnetic susceptibility (Evans method, 25° C.) μ_(eff)=5.17μ_(B) (considering dimeric structure in solution). ¹H NMR (benzene-d, 25° C., ppm): 20.10, 11.56, 5.45, −4.18. [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ is illustrated below:

Accounting for resonance, [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ can also be drawn as:

Example 2: Synthesis of bis[N,N′-(1,3-dimethyl-1,3-propanediylidene)bis[2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)benzenaminato-κN]dimanganese-di-t-tert-butoxide (Hereafter [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-O^(t)Bu)]₂)

A 20 mL scintillation vial was charged with [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-Cl)]₂ (0.318 g, 0.313 mmol) in 5 mL dry THF. A 10 mL THF solution of NaO^(t)Bu (0.065 g, 0.627 mmol) was added to it and stirred at room temperature. Immediate consumption of the insoluble [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)MnCl]₂ was observed to form a homogeneous solution with a white precipitate (NaCl). After 2 h, the suspension was filtered through Celite and the clear filtrate was dried under vacuum to obtain an orange solid film. It was washed with pentane (2×1 mL) and dried to isolate an orange powder identified as [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-O^(t)Bu)]₂ (0.211 g, 62%). Cooling a concentrated Et₂O solution of this compound at −35° C. for 12 h afforded crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction. ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 17.26 (broad), 3.37 (broad), 1.16 (tert-butyl). [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-O^(t)Bu)]₂ is illustrated below:

Accounting for resonance, [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(t-O^(t)Bu)]₂ can also be drawn as:

Example 3: Synthesis of [N,N′-(1,3-dimethyl-1,3-propanediylidene)bis[2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)benzenaminato-κV]manganese(1-(4-tert-butylphenyl)ethyl) [Hereafter (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(4-^(t)BuPh))]

A Schlenk bomb was charged with [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.065 g, 0.0686 mmol) in 5 mL toluene. Two equivalents of 4-tert-butylstyrene (25 μL, 0.138 mmol) were added to it. The bomb was capped under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. for 16 h, during which time a brownish-yellow solution formed. The bomb was cooled to room temperature and brought under N₂. The solution was then filtered through Celite and dried under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in 1 mL pentane. Upon cooling at −35° C. for 48 h, the pentane solution afforded yellow crystals (0.022 g, yield=50%) which were identified as (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(4-^(t)BuPh)). ¹H NMR (benzene-d, 25° C., ppm): 24.51 (br), 12.08 (br), 7.26 (br), 2.50 (br), 1.26 (br), −1.78 (br). (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(4-^(t)BuPh) is illustrated below:

Accounting for resonance, (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(4-^(t)BuPh)) can also be drawn as:

Examples 4-21

Alkene Hydrosilylation Reactions Employing the Disclosed Metal Complexes Example 4: Hydrosilylation of 1-hexene catalyzed by 0.5 mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 mol % based on Mn).

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (78.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) and 1-hexene (79.1 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 38 h of heating, >99% conversion was observed. The tube was then brought back into the glove box and the solution was dried under vacuum. The residue was filtered with pentane (3 mL) through Celite to separate the insoluble catalyst from the silane product. The pentane solution was then dried under vacuum to isolate an oil identified as PhSiH₂(CH₂)₅CH₃ (0.0898 g, 74%). ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.56-7.47 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.20-7.12 (m, 3H, phenyl), 4.51 (m, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 1.39 (m, 2H, CH₂), 1.24 (m, 6H, CH₂), 0.86 (m, 3H, CH₃), 0.81 (m, 2H, CH₂). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 135.58 (phenyl), 132.91 (phenyl), 129.84 (phenyl), 128.35 (phenyl), 32.93 (CH₂), 31.84 (CH₂), 25.45 (CH₂), 22.96 (CH₂), 14.35 (CH₂), 10.40 (CH₃). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −31.05 (SiH₂Ph).

Example 5: Hydrosilylation of 4-methyl-1-pentene catalyzed by 0.5 mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 mol % based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (78.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) and 4-methyl-1-pentene (80.7 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 38 h of heating, greater than 99% conversion was observed. The tube was then brought back into the glove box and the solution was dried under vacuum. The residue was filtered with pentane (3 mL) through Celite to separate the insoluble catalyst from the silane product. The pentane solution was then dried under vacuum to isolate an oil identified as PhSiH₂(CH₂)₃CH(CH₃)₂ (0.071 g, 58%). ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.52 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.17 (m, 3H, phenyl), 4.51 (m, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 1.41 (m, 3H, CH₂ and CH), 1.18 (m, 2H, CH₂), 0.82 (d, J=6.6, 6H, CH₃), 0.79 (m, 2H, CH₂). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 135.58 (phenyl), 132.89 (phenyl), 129.85 (phenyl), 128.35 (phenyl), 42.54 (CH₂), 27.97 (CH), 23.26 (CH₂), 22.73 (CH₃), 10.53 (CH₂). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −30.99 (SiH₂Ph).

Example 6: Hydrosilylation of vinyltrimethylsilane catalyzed by 0.5 mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 mol % based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (78.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) and vinyltrimethylsilane (92.8 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 5 d of heating, >99% conversion was observed, which showed the formation of the anti-Markovnikov's product PhSiH₂(CH₂)₂SiMe₃ (74%) along with 26% of Markovnikov's product, PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(SiMe₃). The tube was then brought back into the glove box and the solution was dried under vacuum. The residue was filtered with pentane (3 mL) through Celite to separate the insoluble catalyst from the generated silane. The pentane was then removed under vacuum to isolate an oil identified as PhSiH₂(CH₂)₂Si(CH₃)₃ (0.104 g, 78%). The isolated mixture consists of 74% of PhSiH₂(CH₂)₂SiMe₃ and 26% of PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(SiMe₃). PhSiH₂(CH₂)₂SiMe₃: ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.52 (broad m, 2H, phenyl), 7.17 (broad m, 3H, phenyl), 4.52 (broad, SiH₂Ph), 0.74 (broad m, 2H, CH₂), 0.53 (broad m, 2H, CH₂), −0.07 (s, 9H, SiMe₃). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 135.60 (phenyl), 133.00 (phenyl), 129.88 (phenyl), 128.37 (phenyl), 10.84 (CH₂), 3.10 (CH₂), 2.09 (SiMe₃). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −26.90 (SiH₂Ph), 2.56 (SiMe₃). PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(SiMe₃): ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): aromatic and SiH₂Ph resonances are overlapped with the major product, 1.05 (d, CH₃), 0.11 (broad m, CH), 0.01 (s, SiMe₃). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 135.80 (phenyl), 133.22 (phenyl), 129.79 (phenyl), 10.72 (CH₃), 2.45 (CH), 1.78 (SiMe₃). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −27.61 (SiH₂Ph), 3.94 (SiMe₃).

Example 7: Hydrosilylation of Allyltrimethylsilane Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 mol % based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (78.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) and allyltrimethylsilane (100.6 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 38 h of heating, greater than 99% conversion was observed. The tube was then brought back into the glove box and the solution was dried under vacuum. The residue was filtered with pentane (3 mL) through Celite to separate the insoluble catalyst from the silane product. The pentane was then removed under vacuum to isolate an oil identified as PhSiH₂(CH₂)₃Si(CH₃)₃ (0.110 g, 78%). ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.52 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.17 (m, 3H, phenyl), 4.53 (m, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 1.49 (m, 2H, CH₂), 0.93 (m, 2H, CH₂), 0.56 (m, 2H, CH₂), −0.05 (m, 9H, CH₃). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 135.59 (phenyl), 132.85 (phenyl), 129.85 (phenyl), 20.65 (CH₂), 20.14 (CH₂), 14.69 (CH₂), −1.56 (CH₃).²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 0.37 (SiMe₃), −32.10 (SiH₂Ph).

Example 8: Hydrosilylation of Allylbenzene Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (78.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) and allylbenzene (83.9 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 72 h of heating, greater than 99% conversion was observed. The tube was then brought back into the glove box and the solution was dried under vacuum. The residue was filtered with pentane (3 mL) through Celite to separate the insoluble catalyst from the silane product. The pentane solution was then dried under vacuum to isolate an oil identified as PhSiH₂(CH₂)₃Ph (0.132 g, 92%). ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.47 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.17 (m, 5H, phenyl), 7.09 (m, 1H, phenyl), 7.04 (m, 2H, phenyl), 4.48 (t, J=3.2, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 2.49 (t, J=7.5, 2H, CH₂), 1.68 (m, 2H, CH₂), 0.80 (m, 2H, CH₂). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 142.26 (phenyl), 135.57 (phenyl), 132.60 (phenyl), 129.88 (phenyl), 128.84 (phenyl), 128.63 (phenyl), 126.14 (phenyl), 39.27 (CH₂), 27.35 (CH₂), 9.98 (CH₂). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −31.02 (SiH₂Ph).

Example 9: Hydrosilylation of Vinylcyclohexane Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (78.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) and vinylcyclohexane (86.6 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 48 h of heating, greater than 99% conversion was observed. The tube was then brought back into the glove box and the solution was dried under vacuum. The residue was filtered with pentane (3 mL) through Celite to separate the insoluble catalyst from the silane product. The pentane solution was then dried under vacuum to isolate an oil identified as PhSiH₂(CH₂)₂Cy (0.110 g, 80%). ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.52 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.17 (m, 3H, phenyl), 4.51 (t, J=3.4, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 1.64 (m, 5H, Cy), 1.30 (m, 2H, CH₂), 1.12 (m, 4H, CH₂), 0.81 (m, 2H, CH₂), 0.76 (m, 2H, CH₂). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 135.58 (phenyl), 132.94 (phenyl), 129.85 (phenyl), 128.35 (phenyl), 40.52 (CH, Cy), 33.15 (CH₂), 32.96 (CH₂), 27.09 (CH₂), 26.75 (CH₂), 7.51 (CH₂). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −30.24 (SiH₂Ph).

Example 10: Hydrosilylation of D-Limonene Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (78.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) and D-limonene (102.5 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 6 days of heating, 71% consumption was observed. ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.51 (phenyl), 7.15 (phenyl), 5.40 (═CH, ring olefin), 4.53 (SiH₂Ph), 2.05 (br m, 3H, CH₂ and CH), 1.63 (s, 3H, CH₃), 1.57 (br m, 3H, CH₂), 1.35 (br m, 1H, CH₂), 1.15 (br m, 1H, CH₂), 1.00 (br m, 1H, CH₂), 0.90 (br d, 3H, CH₃), 0.71 (br m, 1H, CH₂).

Example 11: Hydrosilylation of Myrcene Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (78.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) and isoprene (108.6 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 48 h of heating, >99% conversion of the terminal olefin was observed (terminal olefin was completely hydrosilylated). The tube was then brought back into the glove box and the solution was dried under vacuum. The residue was filtered with pentane (3 mL) through Celite to separate the insoluble catalyst from the silane product. The pentane solution was then dried under vacuum to isolate an oil identified as PhSiH₂(CH₂)₂C(═CH₂)(CH₂)₂(CH═C(CH₃)₂) (0.149 g, 96%). ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.52 (broad m, 2H, phenyl), 7.15 (broad m, 3H, phenyl), 5.23 (m, alkene CH₂), 5.20 (m, 1H, alkene CH), 4.54 (broad, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 2.16 (CH₂), 2.09 (CH₂), 1.83 (broad m, 2H, CH₂), 1.66 (s, 3H, CH₃), 1.54 (s, 3H, CH₃), 1.47 (broad m, 2H, CH₂). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 136.33 (C, phenyl), 135.59 (CH, phenyl), 132.87 (C, alkene), 131.30 (C, alkene), 129.97 (CH, phenyl), 124.88 (CH, phenyl), 117.59 (═CH₂), 39.09 (CH₂), 27.26 (CH₂), 25.88 (CH₃), 17.80 (CH₃), 15.18 (CH₂), 13.83 (CH₂). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −35.07 (SiH₂Ph).

Example 12: Hydrosilylation of Styrene Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (78.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) and styrene (72.5 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 38 h of heating, >99% conversion was observed, which showed the major Markovnikov's product, PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)Ph (81%) along with the minor anti-Markovnikov's product PhSiH₂(CH₂)₂Ph (19%). The tube was then brought back into the glove box and the solution was dried under vacuum. The residue was filtered with pentane (3 mL) through Celite to separate the insoluble catalyst from the silane product. The pentane solution was then dried under vacuum to isolate an oil (0.125 g, 93%), which contains PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)Ph (89% of the isolated product) and PhSiH₂(CH₂)₂Ph (11% of the isolated product). PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)Ph: ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.37 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.18-7.11 (m, 5H, phenyl), 7.04 (m, 3H, phenyl), 4.51 (t, J=3.2 Hz, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 2.44 (m, 1H, CH), 1.37 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 3H, CH₃). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 144.70 (phenyl), 136.02 (phenyl), 131.61 (phenyl), 130.05 (phenyl), 128.74 (phenyl), 128.18 (phenyl), 127.49 (phenyl), 125.44 (phenyl), 25.68 (CH), 16.54 (CH₃). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −21.17 (SiH₂Ph). PhSiH₂(CH₂)₂Ph: ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.47 (m, phenyl), 4.48 (t, SiH₂Ph), 2.65 (m, CH₂), 1.14 (CH₂). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 144.09 (phenyl), 135.59 (phenyl), 132.33 (phenyl), 129.93 (phenyl), 126.14 (phenyl), 31.41 (CH₂), 12.34 (CH₂). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −31.30 (SiH₂Ph).

Example 13: Hydrosilylation of 4-tert-butyl Styrene Catalyzed by 0.5 mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (78.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) and 4-tert-butyl styrene (115.9 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 38 h of heating, >99% conversion was observed, which showed the formation of major Markovnikov's product, PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(4-^(t)BuC₆H₄) (84%) along with the minor anti-Markovnikov's product PhSiH₂(CH₂)₂(4-^(t)BuC₆H₄) (16%). The tube was then brought back into the glove box and the solution was dried under vacuum. The residue was filtered with pentane (3 mL) through Celite to separate the insoluble catalyst from the silane product. The pentane solution was then dried under vacuum to isolate an oil (0.117 g, 69%), which contains PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(4-^(t)BuC₆H₄) (85% of the isolated product) and PhSiH₂(CH₂)₂(4-^(t)BuC₆H₄) (15% of the isolated product). PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(4-^(t)BuC₆H₄): ¹H NMR (benzene-d, 25° C., ppm): 7.37 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.25 (m, 2H, phenyl) 7.13-7.05 (m, 5H, phenyl), 4.51 (m, SiH₂Ph), 2.47 (m, 1H, CH), 1.38 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 3H, CH₃), 1.24 (s, 9H, CMe₃). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d, 25° C., ppm): 147.89 (phenyl), 141.65 (phenyl), 136.02 (phenyl), 131.85 (phenyl), 130.01 (phenyl), 128.18 (phenyl), 127.24 (phenyl), 125.65 (phenyl), 34.36 (CMe₃), 31.60 (CMe₃), 25.07 (CH), 16.79 (CH₃). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d, 25° C., ppm): −20.84 (SiH₂Ph). PhSiH₂(CH₂)₂(4-^(t)BuC₆H₄): ¹H NMR (benzene-d, 25° C., ppm): 7.45 (phenyl), 7.36 (phenyl), 4.42 (SiH₂Ph), 2.64 (CH₂), 1.76 (CH₂), 1.25 (CMe₃). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d, 25° C., ppm): 148.67 (phenyl), 141.10 (phenyl), 137.75 (phenyl), 135.59 (phenyl), 129.33 (phenyl), 128.56 (phenyl), 126.46 (phenyl), 31.47, 22.76, 21.52, 14.36. ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d, 25° C., ppm): −30.73 (SiH₂Ph).

Example 14: Hydrosilylation of trans-β-Methylstyrene Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (78.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) and trans-P-methyl styrene (82.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 36 h of heating, >99% conversion was observed, which showed the formation of Markovnikov's product, PhSiH₂CH(Et)Ph along with traces of anti-Markovnikov's product PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(CH₂Ph). The tube was then brought back into the glove box and the solution was dried under vacuum. The residue was filtered with pentane (3 mL) through Celite to separate the insoluble catalyst from the silane product. The pentane solution was then dried under vacuum to isolate an oil (0.109 g, 76%), which contains PhSiH₂CH(Et)Ph (94% of the isolated product) and PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(CH₂Ph) (6% of the isolated product). PhSiH₂CH(Et)Ph: ¹H NMR (benzene-d, 25° C., ppm): 7.34 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.16-7.05 (m, 5H, phenyl), 6.99 (m, 3H, phenyl), 4.52 (d, J=3.1, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 2.21 (m, 1H, CH), 1.80 (m, 2H, CH₂), 0.83 (t, J=7.3, 3H, CH₃). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 142.93 (phenyl), 136.09 (phenyl), 131.68 (phenyl), 130.01 (phenyl), 128.79 (phenyl), 128.29 (phenyl), 128.16 (phenyl), 125.50 (phenyl), 34.72 (CH), 24.90 (CH₂), 14.10 (CH₃). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −23.96 (SiH₂Ph). 6% of the anti-Markovnikov's product, PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(CH₂Ph) was observed at 7.61 (phenyl), 7.52 (phenyl), 1.20, 1.17, and 0.88 ppm in the ¹H NMR and a small peak at −33.73 ppm in the ²⁹Si NMR spectra.

Example 15: Hydrosilylation of cis-β-methylstyrene Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (78.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) and cis-P-methyl styrene (82.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 36 h of heating, >99% conversion was observed, which showed only the Markovnikov's product, PhSiH₂CH(Et)Ph. The tube was then brought back into the glove box and the solution was dried under vacuum. The residue was filtered with pentane (3 mL) through Celite to separate the insoluble catalyst from the silane product. The pentane solution was then dried under vacuum to isolate an oil (0.128 g, 89%). PhSiH₂CH(Et)Ph: ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.34 (d, J=7.3, 2H, phenyl), 7.10 (m, 5H, phenyl), 6.99 (m, 3H, phenyl), 4.52 (d, J=2.9, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 2.21 (m, 1H, CH), 1.81 (m, 2H, CH₂), 0.83 (t, J=7.2, 3H, CH₃). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 142.93 (phenyl), 136.08 (phenyl), 131.68 (phenyl), 130.01 (phenyl), 128.78 (phenyl), 128.30 (phenyl), 128.16 (phenyl), 125.50 (phenyl), 34.72 (CH), 24.90 (CH₂), 14.10 (CH₃). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −23.88 (SiH₂Ph). Less than 5% of the anti-Markovnikov's product, PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(CH₂Ph) was observed at 7.52 (phenyl), 1.65 (CH), 1.28 (CH₂), and 0.88 (CH₃) ppm in the ¹H NMR and a small peak at −33.66 ppm in the ²⁹Si NMR spectra.

Example 16: Hydrosilylation of α-Methylstyrene Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (78.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) and a-methylstyrene (82.2 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 4 days of heating, only 56% conversion to Anti-Markovnikov's product, PhSiH₂CH₂CH(CH₃)(Ph), was observed and prolonged heating did not afford further conversion. ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.50 (m, phenyl), 7.15 (m, phenyl), 4.39 (br, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 2.82 (br m, 1H, CH), 1.22 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 3H, CH₃), 1.14 (br m, 2H, CH₂).

Example 17: Hydrosilylation of 4-Methylstyrene Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (75.6 μL, 0.612 mmol) and 4-methyl styrene (80.8 μL, 0.612 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.0029 g, 0.00306 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 4 days of heating, >99% conversion was observed, which showed the formation of major Markovnikov's product, PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(Me-C₆H₄). The tube was then brought back into the glove box and the solution was dried under vacuum. The residue was filtered with pentane (3 mL) through Celite to separate the insoluble catalyst from the silane product. The pentane solution was then dried under vacuum to isolate an oil (0.114 g, 82%). PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(Me-C₆H₄) (80% of the isolated mixture): ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.51 (d, J=6.1, 1H, phenyl), 7.37 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 2H, phenyl), 7.14-7.08 (m, 5H, phenyl), 4.51 (broad, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 2.44 (m, 1H, CH), 2.12 (s, 3H, CH₃), 1.37 (d, J=7.1, 3H, CH₃). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 141.61 (phenyl), 136.04 (phenyl), 131.81 (phenyl), 130.01 (phenyl), 129.49 (phenyl), 128.47 (phenyl), 128.18 (phenyl), 127.43 (phenyl), 25.19 (CH), 21.04 (CH₂), 16.75 (CH₃). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −21.45 (SiH₂Ph). 20% of the isolated product contains the anti-Markovnikov's product PhSiH₂(CH₂)₂(Me-C₆H₄): ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.45 (phenyl), 7.30 (phenyl), 6.97 (phenyl), 4.47 (SiH₂Ph), 2.64 (CH₂), 2.15 (CH₃), 1.37 (CH₂). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 141.03 (phenyl), 135.60 (phenyl), 135.26 (phenyl), 134.53 (phenyl), 132.47 (phenyl), 131.71 (phenyl), 130.15 (phenyl), 129.36 (phenyl), 31.03 (CH₂), 21.13 (CH₂), 12.52 (CH₃). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −33.75 (SiH₂Ph).

Example 18: Hydrosilylation of 4-diphenylphosphino Styrene Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (75.6 t L, 0.612 mmol) and 4-diphenylphosphino styrene (0.176 g, 0.612 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.0029 g, 0.00306 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 3 days of heating, >99% conversion was observed, which showed only the Markovnikov's product, PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(Ph₂P—C₆H₄). The tube was then brought back into the glove box and the solution was dried under vacuum. The residue was filtered with pentane (3 mL) through Celite to separate the insoluble catalyst from the silane product. The pentane solution was then dried under vacuum to isolate an oil identified as PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(Ph₂P—C₆H₄) (0.190 g, 78%). PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(Ph₂P—C₆H₄): ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.44-7.40 (m, 4H, phenyl), 7.36-7.32 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.29 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.13-7.06 (m, 9H, phenyl), 6.90 (m, 2H, phenyl), 4.43 (d, J=3.2, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 2.34 (m, 1H, CH), 1.27 (d, J=7.4, 3H, CH₃). ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 145.68 (phenyl), 138.45 (phenyl), 136.00 (phenyl), 134.64 (phenyl), 134.44 (phenyl), 134.22 (phenyl), 134.03 (phenyl), 131.38 (phenyl), 130.11 (phenyl), 128.82 (phenyl), 128.76 (phenyl), 128.17 (phenyl), 25.64 (CH), 16.21 (CH₃). ²⁹Si NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −21.25 (SiH₂Ph). ³¹P NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): −6.29 (PPh₂).

Example 19: Hydrosilylation of 9-vinylcarbazole Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, a benzene-d₆ solution of PhSiH₃ (75.6 μL, 0.612 mmol) and 9-vinylcarbazole (118.3 mg, 0.612 mmol) was added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.0029 g, 0.00306 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 4 days of heating, only 39% conversion was observed, which showed a mixture of Markovnikov's product and anti-Markovnikov's product. Prolonged heating did not afford complete conversion and resulted other unidentified products. Anti-Markovnikov's product: ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆): 7.49 (m, phenyl), 7.20 (m, phenyl), 4.46 (SiH₂Ph), 0.96 (br, 2H, CH₂), 0.82 (br, CH₂). Markovnikov's product: ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆): 7.56 (m, phenyl), 7.07 (m, phenyl), 4.48 (SiH₂Ph), 1.59 (br, CH), 1.14 (br d, 3H, CH₃).

Example 20: Hydrosilylation of Styrene Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-O^(t)Bu)]₂ (1.0 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, PhSiH₃ (67.8 μL, 0.5498 mmol) and styrene (62.9 μL, 0.5498 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-O^(t)Bu)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.002749 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 24 h of heating, >99% conversion was observed, which showed the formation of Markovnikov's product PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(Ph). ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.34 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.13-7.08 (m, 5H, phenyl), 7.02 (m, 3H, phenyl), 4.48 (br d, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 2.41 (br m, 1H, CH), 1.34 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 3H CH₃).

Example 21: Hydrosilylation of 4-tert-butyl Styrene Catalyzed by 1.0 Mol % of (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(4-^(t)BuPh))

To a benzene-d₆ solution of (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(4-^(t)BuPh)) (0.004 g, 0.00631 mmol) in a J. Young tube, PhSiH₃ (77.8 μL, 0.631 mmol) and 4-tert-butylstyrene (115 μL, 0.631 mmol) were added and sealed under N₂ atmosphere. The tube was then heated at 130° C. for 24 h. After 24 h, >99% conversion was observed by ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The product showed the formation of Markovnikov's silane PhSiH₂CH(CH₃)(Ar). ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.40 (m, phenyl), 7.07 (m, phenyl), 4.49 (SiH₂Ph), 2.50 (br, 1H, CH), 1.76 (br, 3H, CH₃), 1.24 (br, ^(t)Bu).

Examples 22-24 Preparation of Silicones Via Alkene Hydrosilylation Employing the Disclosed Metal Complexes Example 22: Stoichiometric Cross-Linking of Vinyl-Terminated Poly(Dimethylsiloxane) and Polymethylhydrosiloxane Using [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂

In the glove box a Schlenk tube was charged with vinyl-terminated poly(dimethylsiloxane) (0.4 mL) and polymethylhydrosiloxane (0.9 mL). A 2 mL toluene solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.0095 g) was added to it, sealed under N₂ and heated at 130° C. for 48 h. The resulting solid was washed with hexane and dichloromethane and dried thoroughly to isolate a white silicone powder (0.820 g).

The product of this reaction is shown below:

Example 23: Catalytic Cross-Linking of Vinyl-Terminated Poly(Dimethylsiloxane) and Polymethylhydrosiloxane Using 20 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-O^(t)Bu)]₂

In the glove box a scintillation vial was charged with [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-O^(t)Bu)]₂ (0.004 g, 0.00845 mmol). Then the vinyl-terminated poly(dimethylsiloxane) (1.094 mL, 0.0422 mmol) and polymethylhydrosiloxane (40 μL, 0.634 mmol) were added to it. The vial was capped under N₂ and heated at 130° C. for 4 d. The yellow mixture upon cooling afforded a high viscosity gel, which upon exposure to air turned brown as a result of catalyst deactivation. The gel was vigorously stirred with isopropanol (15 mL) and then the yellow isopropanol wash was decanted off. This was repeated once more and finally the material was dried to isolate a gummy solid (0.839 g). The product of this reaction is shown below:

Example 24: Catalytic Cross-Linking of 1,2,4-trivinylcyclohexane and Polymethylhydrosiloxane Using 0.1 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂

In the glove box, a vial was charged with [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.005 g, 0.005279 mmol). Polymethylhydrosiloxane (1.035 mL, 15.837 mmol) was then added to the vial in portions to transfer the catalyst slurry into a Schlenk flask. To the slurry in the flask, was then added the 1,2,4-trivinylcyclohexane (1.023 mL, 5.279 mmol) and the flask was sealed under N₂ atmosphere. The neat mixture was heated at 130° C. for 5 days during which time a yellow oil was formed. The flask was cooled to room temperature and the mixture was exposed to air to deactivate the catalyst. The resulting brown oil was transferred into a vial and stirred vigorously with isopropanol (15 mL). From the two layers, the top brown layer was decanted off and the gluey residue was allowed to dry at room temperature. After 2 days, a clear colorless gummy solid was obtained (0.805 g). The product of this reaction is shown below:

Examples 25-28 Alkene Hydroboration Reactions Employing the Disclosed Metal Complexes Example 25: Hydroboration of Styrene Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, HBPin (91.9 μL, 0.633 mmol) and styrene (72.5 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 24 h of heating, 95% conversion was observed, which showed the formation of anti-Markovnikov's product PinB(CH₂)₂(Ph) (73%) and Markovnikov's product PinBCH(CH₃)(Ph) (27%). PinB(CH₂)₂(Ph) (73%): ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.15 (m, 3H, phenyl), 7.04 (m, 2H, phenyl), 2.83 (t, J 7.2 Hz, 2H, CH₂), 1.24 (t, J 7.0 Hz, 2H, CH₂), 1.01 (s, 12H, BPin). PinBCH(CH₃)(Ph) (27%): ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.31 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.14 (m, 3H, phenyl), 2.54 (m, 1H, CH), 1.45 (d, J 7.0 Hz, 3H, CH₃), 0.97 (s, 12H, BPin).

Example 26: Hydroboration of Allylbenzene Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, HBPin (91.9 μL, 0.633 mmol) and allylbenzene (83.8 μL, 0.633 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.00317 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectra. After 24 h of heating, 98% conversion was observed, which showed the formation of only anti-Markovnikov's product PinB(CH₂)₃(Ph). ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.15 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.05 (m, 3H, phenyl), 2.58 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H, CH₂), 1.84 (m, 2H, CH₂), 1.01 (s, 12H, BPin), 0.92 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H, CH₂).

Example 27: Hydroboration of Styrene Catalyzed by 0.5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-O^(t)Bu)]₂ (1.0 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, HBPin (79.7 μL, 0.5498 mmol) and styrene (62.9 μL, 0.5498 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube containing a benzene-d₆ solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-O^(t)Bu)]₂ (0.003 g, 0.005498 mmol). The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. The progress of the reaction was monitored closely by examining the consumption of starting alkene resonances in the ¹H NMR spectrum. After 16 h of heating, >99% conversion was observed, which showed the formation of anti-Markovnikov's product PinB(CH₂)₂(Ph) (84%) and Markovnikov's product PinBCH(CH₃)(Ph) (16%). PinB(CH₂)₂(Ph) (84%): ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.18 (m, 3H, phenyl), 7.04 (m, 2H, phenyl), 2.83 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H, CH₂), 1.22 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H, CH₂), 1.01 (s, 12H, BPin). PinBCH(CH₃)(Ph) (16%): ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.32 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.14 (m, 3H, phenyl), 2.55 (m, 1H, CH), 1.45 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H, CH₃), 0.98 (s, 12H, BPin).

Example 28: Hydroboration of 4-Tert-Butylstyrene Catalyzed by 1.0 Mol % of (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(4-^(t)BuPh))

To a benzene-d₆ solution of (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(CH(CH₃)(4-^(t)BuPh)) (0.0045 g, 0.0071 mmol) in a J. Young tube, HBPin (102.9 μL, 0.709 mmol) and 4-tert-butylstyrene (128 L, 0.709 mmol) were injected and sealed under N₂ atmosphere. The tube was then heated at 130° C. for 24 h. After 24 h >99% conversion was observed in the ¹NMR spectrum. The product showed the formation of a mixture of Markovnikov's silane PinBCH(CH₃)(Ar) (12%) and anti-Markovnikov's silane PinB(CH₂)₂(Ar) (88%). PinBCH(CH₃)(Ar) (12%): ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 7.22 (m, phenyl), 7.20 (m, phenyl), 1.67 (m, 1H, CH), 1.40 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H, CH₃), 1.17 (s, 9H, ^(t)Bu), 0.91 (s, 12H, BPin methyl). PinB(CH₂)₂(Ar) (88%): ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆): 7.14 (m, phenyl), 7.10 (m, phenyl), 2.79 (br t, 2H, CH₂), 1.20 (t, 2H, CH₂), 1.16 (s, 9H, ^(t)Bu), 0.96 (s, 12H, BPin methyl).

Examples 29-31 Exemplary Preparation Methods for Manganese Complexes Featuring Mn—Mn Bonding Example 29: Synthesis of bis[N,N-(1,3-dimethyl-1,3-propanediylidene)Bis[2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)benzenaminato-κN]dimanganese-di-μ-gydride (Hereafter [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂)

A 20 mL vial was charged with [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-Cl)]₂ (0.501 g, 0.986 mmol) in 10 mL toluene and cooled at −35° C. A solution of NaEt₃BH (1.23 mL, 1.232 mmol) in 5 mL toluene was also cooled at −35° C. After 30 min of cooling, the NaEt₃BH solution was slowly added to the toluene slurry of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-Cl)]₂ while stirring. A color change from yellow to dark brown was noticed along with disappearance of the yellow solids. After stirring at room temperature for 1 h, the dark brown solution was filtered through Celite. The filtrate was concentrated, layered with pentane and upon cooling at −35° C. overnight, yellowish-green crystals of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.308 g, 0.650 mmol, 66%) were obtained. Magnetic susceptibility (Evans method, 25° C.) μ_(eff)=5.17μ_(B). ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., ppm): 20.10, 11.56, 5.45, −4.18. Considering the magnetic susceptibility and EPR spectrum of this complex, it is best illustrated as a mixture of the electronic structures shown below:

Accounting for resonance, [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ can also be drawn as:

Example 30: Synthesis of bis[N,N-(1,3-dimethyl-1,3-propanediylidene)bis[2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)benzenaminato-κN]dimanganese-di-μ-benzylamide (Hereafter [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-NHCH₂Ph)]₂)

In the glove box, a 20 mL vial was charged with [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.0489 mg, 0.0516 mmol) in 2 mL toluene. Next, benzylamine (11.28 μL, 0.1033 mmol) was added, the greenish-yellow solution turned more yellow in color and the liberation of H₂ gas was observed. The vial was sealed and allowed to sit at room temperature for 1 hour and upon cooling at −35° C. overnight, yellow crystals of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-NHCH₂Ph)]₂ (0.0546 g, 0.0472 mmol, 91%) were obtained. This complex can be considered to possess one or more of the electronic structures shown below:

Accounting for resonance, [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-NHCH₂Ph)]₂ can also be drawn as:

Example 31: Synthesis of [N,N′-(1,3-dimethyl-1,3-propanediylidene)bis[2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)benzenaminato-μN]manganese(η¹-boranide)-tetrahydrofuran [hereafter (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(BH₂)(THF)]

In the glove box, a 20 mL vial was charged with [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.0637 g, 0.0673 mmol) in 2 mL toluene. Then, a solution of 1M borane-tetrahydrofuran in THF (0.1345 mL, 0.1345 mmol) was added, the greenish yellow solution turned darker in color and the liberation of H₂ gas was observed. After sitting at room temperature for 1 h, the dark greenish-yellow solution was layered with pentane and upon cooling at −35° C. overnight, yellowish-green crystals of (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(BH₂)(THF) (0.0654 g, 0.1173 mmol, 87%) were obtained. The monomeric structure, consistent with General Formula G-5, was confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction:

Accounting for resonance, (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(BH₂)(THF) can also be drawn as:

In solution, in the absence of THF, this molecule can dimerize to form a complex featuring a bridging boryl ligand, [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-BH₂)]₂. This complex can possess one or more of the electronic structures shown below:

Accounting for resonance, [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-BH₂)]₂ can also be drawn as:

Example 32 Exemplary Demonstration of Olefin Hydrosilylation Using a Manganese Complex Featuring Mn—Mn Bonding Example 32. Hydrosilylation of 1-hexene Catalyzed by 0.5 mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-NHCH₂pH)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

Under inert atmosphere, 1-hexene (131.84 μL, 1.054 mmol) and phenyl silane (130.10 μL, 1.054 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube. Next, a solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-NHCH₂Ph)]₂ (0.0061 g, 0.0053 mmol) in benzene-d₆ was added. The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 130° C. After 38 h, 82% conversion was observed via ¹H NMR spectroscopy. ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C.): δ 7.50-7.38 (m, 2H, phenyl), 7.20-7.12 (m, 3H, phenyl), 4.48 (s, 2H, SiH₂Ph), 1.38 (m, 2H, CH₂), 1.24 (m, 6H, CH₂), 0.85 (m, 5H, CH₂—CH₃). The spectrum is shown in FIG. 6.

Example 33 Exemplary Demonstration of Olefin Hydroboration Example 33. Hydroboration of 1-hexene Catalyzed by 1 mol % of (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(BH₂)(THF)

Under inert atmosphere, 1-hexene (139.1 μL, 1.112 mmol) and HBpin (161.4 μL, 1.112 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube. Next, a solution of (^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(BH₂)(THF) (0.0062 g, 0.011 mmol) in benzene-d₆ was added. The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 120° C. After 24 h, >99% conversion was observed via ¹H NMR spectroscopy. ¹H NMR (benzene-d, 25° C.): δ 1.50 (m, 2H, CH₂), 1.30 (m, 2H, CH₂), 1.25 (m, 4H, CH₂), 1.07 (s, 12H, CH₃), 0.85 (m, 5H, CH₂—CH₃). The spectrum shown in FIG. 7.

Example 34 Exemplary Demonstration of Nitrile Dihydroboration Using a Manganese Complex Featuring Mn—Mn Bonding Example 34. Hydroboration of Benzonitrile Catalyzed by 5 Mol % of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (10 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, benzonitrile (9.587 μL, 0.093 mmol) and HBpin (29.7 μL, 0.2045 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube. Next, a solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.0072 g, 0.00746 mmol) in benzene-d₆ was added. The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and heated at 80° C. After 48 h, >99% conversion to the respective N,N-diborylamine product was observed via ¹H NMR spectroscopy. Partial conversion has also been noted at ambient temperature. ¹H NMR (benzene-d, 25° C., 400 MHz): δ 7.59 (m, 2H, Ar—H), 7.26 (m, 2H, Ar—H), 7.12 (s, 1H, Ar—H), 4.63 (s, 2H, —CH₂), 1.03 (s, 24H, —CH₃). The spectrum is shown in FIG. 8.

Examples 35-36 Exemplary Demonstration of Dehydrogenative Amine Silylation Using a Manganese Complex Featuring Mn—Mn Bonding Example 35. Dehydrogenative Silylation of Ammonia with Silane Catalyzed by [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂

In the glove box, a 1 L Schlenk flask was charged with a stir bar and a solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ in benzene-d₆. The flask was then removed from the glovebox and the solution was frozen in liquid nitrogen. On a high vacuum line, the flask was evacuated and approximately 100 torr of SiH₄ was condensed from a 2% mixture in argon. At that point, the argon was evacuated and approximately 100 torr of NH₃ was added. The flask was then sealed, warmed to ambient temperature, and allowed to stir for 48 h. The flask was then evacuated and transferred to the glovebox, where the resultant yellow solid was washed to remove any residual catalyst. The product was identified to be a yellow polysilazane polymer.

Example 36. Catalytic Polymerization of tris(2-aminoethyl)amine and Polymethylhydrosiloxane Using 0.5 Mol % [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

Under inert atmosphere, a scintillation vial was charged with [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.00105 g, 0.0109 mmol). Then, polymethylhydrosiloxane (0.41 mL, 0.1720 mmol, 6.5316 mmol of Si—H) was added to the vial. Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine (0.33 mL, 2.177 mmol) was then added and H₂ gas was formed instantly along with a clear solid. The neat mixture was allowed to sit at room temperature for 12 h. After that, the resulting gummy solid was then washed twice with toluene (2 mL) and once with pentane (1 mL) and dried under vacuum to obtain a white solid (0.531 g) identified as a hybrid polysilazane-polysiloxane polymer.

Examples 37-38 Exemplary Demonstration of Dehydrogenative Amine Borylation Using a Manganese Complex Featuring Mn—Mn Bonding Example 37. Dehydrogenative Borylation of Benzylamine Using Pinacolborane and 5 Mol % [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (10 Mol % Based on Mn)

In the glove box, benzylamine (16.3 μL, 0.149 mmol) and HBpin (47.7 μL, 0.328 mmol) were added to a J. Young tube. A white precipitate was instantly formed. Then, a solution of [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.0072 g, 0.00746 mmol) in benzene-d₆ was added, the white slurry turned into yellow clear solution with the liberation of H₂ gas. The tube was sealed under N₂ atmosphere and allowed to sit at room temperature. After 4 hours, >99% conversion was observed via ¹H NMR spectroscopy. NMR spectroscopy revealed two sets of signals for HBpin as well as the signal of B—H, which indicated that the monoborylamine product had formed. ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., 400 MHz): δ 7.09-7.00 (m, 5H, Ar—H), 4.07 (s, 2H, —CH₂), 2.47 (s, 1H, —NH), 1.12 (s, 12H, —CH₃), 0.99 (s, 12H, —CH₃). This spectrum is shown in FIG. 9.

The product was also characterized by ¹³C NMR spectroscopy. ¹³C NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., 400 MHz): δ 143.83 (CH), 128.88 (CH), 127.47 (CH), 127.06 (CH), 83.47 (CCH₃), 82.44 (CCH₃), 45.95 (CH₂), 25.27 (CH₃), 25.13 (CH₃). This spectrum is shown in FIG. 10.

This J. Young tube was then heated at 60° C. for 48 h, after which time >99% conversion of the to the N,N-diborylamine product was observed. ¹H NMR (benzene-d₆, 25° C., 400 MHz) δ 7.49 (m, 2H, Ar—H), 7.07 (m, 3H, Ar—H), 4.52 (s, 2H, —CH₂), 1.03 (s, —CH₃, excess HBpin), 0.94 (s, 24H, —CH₃). This spectrum is shown in FIG. 11.

Example 38. Dehydrogenative Borylation of tris(2-aminoethyl)amine Using BH₃.THF and 0.5 Mol % [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (1 Mol % Based on Mn)

Under inert atmosphere, a scintillation vial was charged with [(^(iPr2Ph)BDI)Mn(μ-H)]₂ (0.00118 g, 0.977 mmol). The vial was then kept cold using a cold well and BH₃-THF (2.45 mL of 1M solution in THF, 2.447 mmol) was added to the vial under cold conditions to form a clear solution. Next, tris(2-aminoethyl)amine (0.37 mL, 2.447 mmol) was added to the mixture and the vial was sealed under N₂ atmosphere. A white cloudy solid was formed instantly. The neat mixture was allowed to sit at room temperature. After 24 h, the white solid was collected via filtration and washed with toluene and pentane to yield 0.0121 g of aminoborane polymer.

Only a few implementations are described and illustrated. Variations, enhancements and improvements of the described implementations and other implementations can be made based on what is described and illustrated in this document. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A beta-diketiminate manganese complex having one of the following structures:

wherein: each X independently represents a hydride, an alkyl, an alkoxide, an amide, a silyl, or a boryl; each R independently represents hydrogen; a substituted, unsubstituted, or cyclic C₁-C₂₄ alkyl group that optionally comprises one or more heteroatoms; an aryl or substituted aryl group that optionally comprises one or more heteroatoms; a ring formed from two R groups taken together that is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated cyclic structure that optionally comprises one or more heteroatoms; a halide; an alkoxide; an amide; a silyl; a boryl; or any combination or salt thereof; Z represents halide, nitrate, sulfate, perchlorate, BF₄, BPh₄ or substituted BPh₄, PF₆, triflate, or azide; and m is an integer of 0 to
 6. 2. A method of facilitating a hydrosilylation reaction, the method comprising reacting a compound having an Si—H bond with an unsaturated organic compound having a carbon-carbon double bond in the presence of one or more of the manganese complexes of claim
 1. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the Si and H atoms in the Si—H bond are added across the carbon-carbon double bond of the unsaturated organic compound to yield an organosilicon compound or silicone.
 4. A method of facilitating a hydroboration reaction, the method comprising reacting a compound having a B—H bond with an unsaturated organic compound having a carbon-carbon double bond in the presence of one or more of the manganese complexes of claim
 1. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein the B and H atoms in the B—H bond are added across the carbon-carbon double bond of the unsaturated organic compound.
 6. A method of facilitating a dehydrogenative amine silylation reaction, the method comprising reacting a first compound having one or more Si—H bonds with a second compound having one or more N—H bonds in the presence of one or more of the manganese complexes of claim
 1. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein H₂ is formed from hydrogen in at least one of the one or more Si—H bonds of the first compound and hydrogen in at least one of the one or more the N—H bonds of the second compound to yield a product having one or more Si—N bonds.
 8. The method of claim 6, wherein the first compound comprises SiH₄ and the second compound comprises NH₃, and H₂ is formed from one or more hydrogens in the SiH₄ and one or more hydrogens in the NH₃ to yield a polysilazane polymer having one or more Si—N bonds.
 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the polysilazane polymer has one or more Si—H bonds, one or more N—H bonds, or both.
 10. The method of claim 6, wherein the first compound comprises a siloxane polymer and the second compound comprises a monomer or a polymer having one or more amine groups, and H₂ is formed from the first compound and the second compound to yield a polysilazane polymer having one or more Si—N bonds.
 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the polysilazane polymer comprises one or more Si—H bonds, one or more N—H bonds, or both.
 12. A method of facilitating a dehydrogenative amine borylation reaction, the method comprising reacting a first compound having one or more B—H bonds with a second compound having one or more N—H bonds in the presence of one or more of the manganese complexes of claim
 1. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein H₂ is formed from a hydrogen in one of the B—H bonds of the first compound and a hydrogen in one of the N—H bonds of the second compound to yield a product having one or more B—N bonds.
 14. The method of claim 12, wherein the first compound comprises BH₃ and the second compound comprises NH₃, and H₂ is formed from one or more hydrogens in one or more of the B—H bonds of BH₃ and one or more hydrogens in one or more of the N—H bonds of NH₃ to yield an amorphous boron nitride polymer having one or more B—N bonds.
 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the amorphous boron nitride polymer has one or more B—H bonds, one or more N—H bonds, or both.
 16. The method of claim 12, wherein the first compound comprises BH₃ and the second compound comprises a monomer or polymer having one or more amine groups, and H₂ is formed from one or more hydrogens in one or more of the B—H bonds of BH₃ and one or more hydrogens in one or more of the N—H bonds in the second compound to yield a boron nitride polymer having one or more B—N bonds.
 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the boron nitride polymer has one or more B—H bonds, one or more N—H bonds, or both.
 18. A method of facilitating a dehydrogenative main group element-main group element bond-forming reaction, the method comprising reacting a first compound having an E-H bond with a second compound having an E′—H bond in the presence of one or more of the manganese complexes of claim 1, wherein each of E and E′ independently represents BR_(n), AR_(n), GaR_(n), InR_(n), TlR_(n), CR_(n), SiR_(n), GeR_(n), SnR_(n), PbR_(n), NR_(n), PR_(n), AsR_(n), SbR_(n), or BiR_(n), where R represents hydride, alkyl, aryl, alkoxide, aryloxide, E, OE, SE, SeE, TeE, or halide, and n is an integer, valency permitting.
 19. The method of claim 18, wherein H₂ is formed from the E-H bond of the first compound and the E′—H bond of the second compound to yield a monomeric, oligomeric, or polymeric product that having one or more E-E′ bonds.
 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the polymeric product has one or more E-H bonds, one or more E′—H bonds, or both. 